Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Arts

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
August

Campus
City West

Duration
5 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
DHLD

SATAC Code
424831 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 85.25 (for 2019)
Selection Rank (Guaranteed): 90.00 (for 2020)
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): AdvDIP
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
- Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
- Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study
- Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
- Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Diploma level or above
OR
Work and life experience
- Qualify for Special Entry, or
- Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
- Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None
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Aim

The Laws Double Degree (Honours) will provide you with a professional level of education to pursue your legal career. Study in a complementary discipline will provide you with the expertise in another field and enhance your career options in a wide range of working environments.

Content & Structure

The total number of units required is 180 - that is, 40 courses. Those 40 courses are divided as follows between the two degree programs: 24 courses from the Bachelor of Laws program; and 16 courses from the second degree.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Foundations of Law	LAWS 1016	4.5
Torts A	LAWS 1014	4.5
Contracts A	LAWS 1008	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Legislation	LAWS 1020	4.5
Principles of Public Law	LAWS 1021	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Contracts B	LAWS 1009	4.5
Torts B	LAWS 1015	4.5
Land Law	LAWS 2038	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
First Arts Major, Course 1		4.5	Note(s): 2,3
First Arts Major, Course 2		4.5	Note(s): 2,3
Second Arts Major, Course 1		4.5	Note(s): 2,3
Second Arts Major, Course 2		4.5	Note(s): 2,3
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
First Arts Major, Course 3		4.5	Note(s): 2,3
First Arts Major, Course 4		4.5	Note(s): 2,3
Second Arts Major, Course 3		4.5	Note(s): 2,3
Second Arts Major, Course 4		4.5	Note(s): 2,3
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Criminal Law and Procedure	LAWS 2030	4.5
Contemporary Property Law	LAWS 2018	4.5
Corporations Law A	LAWS 3080	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Environment and Natural Resources Law	LAWS 2037	4.5
Law Elective		4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Corporations Law B	LAWS 3081	4.5	Note(s): 4
Constitutional Law	LAWS 2008	4.5
Equity and Trusts	LAWS 3084	4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
First Arts Major, Course 5		4.5	Note(s): 2,3
First Arts Major, Course 6		4.5	Note(s): 2,3
Second Arts Major, Course 5		4.5	Note(s): 2,3
Second Arts Major, Course 6		4.5	Note(s): 2,3
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
First Arts Major, Course 7		4.5	Note(s): 2,3
First Arts Major, Course 8		4.5	Note(s): 2,3
Second Arts Major, Course 7		4.5	Note(s): 2,3
Second Arts Major, Course 8		4.5	Note(s): 2,3
FIFTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Evidence	LAWS 4003	4.5	Note(s): 4
Administrative Law	LAWS 3006	4.5
Lawyers, Ethics and Society	LAWS 4006	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Law Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 3
Dispute Resolution and Civil Litigation	LAWS 4016	9	Note(s): 4
During the final year students must complete 9 units but can complete 18 units from the capstone courses as listed below
Law Reform Clinic	LAWS 4017	9	Note(s): 4	Rule(s): 2
Legal Advice Clinic	LAWS 4018	9	Note(s): 4	Rule(s): 2,4
Law Professional Placement	LAWS 4021	9	Note(s): 4	Rule(s): 2,4
Research Project A	LAWS 4019	4.5	Note(s): 4	Rule(s): 2
Research Project B	LAWS 4020	4.5	Note(s): 4	Rule(s): 2

Majors, Sub-majors & Minors

French Studies

Italian Studies

Japanese Studies

Psychology

Creative Writing and Literature

Applied Linguistics

Sociology

Performing Arts

Social Media

History and Global Politics

English Language

Cultural Studies

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Law Electives
World Trade Law	LAWS 3073	4.5
Special Topic in Law	LAWS 2023	4.5
The Law of Succession	LAWS 3074	4.5
Employment Law	COML 2007	4.5
Human Rights Law	LAWS 3076	4.5
Special Topic in Law 2	LAWS 2024	4.5
Special Topic in Law 3	LAWS 2025	4.5
Jurisprudence: Theories of Law	LAWS 3009	4.5
International and Comparative Environmental Law	LAWS 3068	4.5
Public International Law	LAWS 3013	4.5
Mooting	LAWS 3069	4.5
Criminology and Public Policy	LAWS 2028	4.5
Health Law and Ethics	LAWS 3079	4.5
Sports Law	LAWS 2029	4.5
Advanced Criminal Law	LAWS 3082	4.5
Law, Land and Peoples	LAWS 3086	4.5
Family Law	LAWS 2021	4.5
Cybercrime and Digital Evidence	JUST 4004	4.5
Ageing and the Law: Elder Law and Policy	LAWS 2039	4.5
Capstone Law Electives
Legal Advice Clinic	LAWS 4018	9
Law Professional Placement	LAWS 4021	9
Law Reform Clinic	LAWS 4017	9
Research Project A	LAWS 4019	4.5
Research Project B	LAWS 4020	4.5
Advanced Law Electives
Insolvency Law	LAWS 3072	4.5
Advocacy	LAWS 3085	4.5
Principles of Intellectual Property Law	LAWS 3071	4.5
Special Topic in Law 4	LAWS 2026	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. The Laws Double Degree (Honours) comprises 40 courses totalling 180 units and includes; 24 courses from the Bachelor of Laws program; and 16 courses from the Bachelor of Arts Degree

2. In addition to completion of the core courses, students must complete one (nine units) of the level 8 capstone courses.

3. One law elective in the final year needs to be an advanced elective.

4. All students in UniSA Justice and Society who, as part of a course, undertake activities where interaction with clients/the public/an external organisation are required, such as industry placements or clinical placement, must demonstrate that they have a current National Police Clearance, which is valid for the duration of the course. External placement providers may also require a current DHS - Working with Children Check (WWCC), which is valid for the duration of the course. The National Police Check will list disclosable court outcomes that may prevent clinical placement/industry placement involvement, requiring withdrawal from the course.

Notes

1. Students must complete the requirements of each degree as specified in the relevant program schedule to receive both parchments.

2. Students are required to complete two Arts majors from: Applied Linguistics; Creative Writing and Literature; Cultural Studies; History and Global Politics; Languages (French / Italian / Japanese); English Language; Psychology; Performing Arts; Screen Studies; Social Media or Sociology.

3. Students planning to study a language as a major will be required to consult with their Program Director about their study plan.

4. This course contributes towards the law honours grade for the program.

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program covers in a comprehensive way the academic requirements for admission to practice as specified by the national Law Admissions Consultative Committee and applied in South Australia by the Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council. In addition to the academic requirements of the program, students seeking admission to practice are required to complete an approved practical legal training (PLT) program. Students seeking admission to practice in other Australian jurisdictions should apply to the appropriate admitting authority.